Lucas A. Klein, Ph.D.
I am a licensed psychologist, certified psychoanalyst, and experienced forensic expert with offices in San Diego and satellite locations in Oregon and Idaho. My work spans civil litigation consulting, comprehensive psychological testing, and individual psychotherapy. I bring the same rigor to every engagement — whether that is a courtroom report, a diagnostic assessment, or a therapy session.
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
BA in Psychology, Siena College
Certified Adult Psychoanalyst, 5 year post licensure training. San Diego Psychoanalytic Center.
Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for State of California
Pursuing ABPP Board certification in Forensic Psychology
Former assessment psychologist, CA Dept, Corrections
Visiting Fellow, Do No Harm Medicine
Published Author in psychiatric research, psychological testing, public health.
Forensics: Civil expert witness in Superior Court. Former correctional psychologist, juvenile justice appointed assessor, federal contractor for PTSD across multiple theaters of war. Qualified Medical Examiner-CA. Psychological testing/assessment experience: juvenile justice reports, private assessments, correctional assessments, federal trauma assessments, civil damages case reports. Consultation for attorneys on client personality, case dynamics, assessment and expert witness services.
Here are some examples of law firms with whom I have worked:Gomez Law Group, San Diego. Alvin Gomez, Esq.
The Pels Law Firm, LLC. Nina Besu, Esq., Jesus Zelaya, Esq.
Clinical: Adult psychoanalyst in addition to Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I have since refined my psychoanalytic approach into an efficient model of practical therapy for most patients. Those seeking traditional long term psychoanalysis will be considered only after an assessment phase of sessions where we can gain a sense of your suitability for the modality of classical analytic treatment.